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2024 Badge Ticket Policies for Spoleto Festival USA Staff, Artists, Apprentices, and Ushers

All complimentary ticketing is based on availability and is subject to change throughout the Festival. This page will be updated regularly, so please check back often for the most up-to-date information.

The best way to ensure attendance is to purchase tickets with the 15% Staff Discount by calling the box office or by visiting the Spoleto ticket kiosk – be sure to mention the Staff Discount. To receive the discount online, log in to your account and select a Standard ticket. The discount will appear after the ticket is added to the shopping cart.

Click Here for Badge Holder and Usher Ticket Availability: COMING SOON!


Blue and Purple Badge Ticket Policy:

  • All audience members and badge holders MUST have a ticket.  A badge alone will not allow entry to performances.  
  • Blue & Purple Badge holders are allotted 1 complimentary ticket per eligible performance.  
  • All complimentary Blue & Purple Badge ticketing is based on availability and may be limited.  
  • A list of performances with advance and/or in-person availability can be found at the link above. 
  • Tickets for performances with advance availability must be reserved online with promo code: SPOTBADGE24, by following these instructions.  
  • ONLY performances that list in person availability will have tickets available at the venue box office.  
      • In-person ticket availability will be limited. 
      • You must present your Festival Badge to claim tickets in-person.  
      • Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.   
      • Tickets for future performances may not be reserved at the venue box office.  

Green and Black Badge Ticket Policy: 

  • All audience members and badge holders MUST have a ticket.  A badge alone will not allow entry to performances.  
  • Green & Black Badge holders are allotted 2 complimentary tickets per eligible performance.   
  • All complimentary Green & Black Badge ticketing is based on availability and may be limited.  
  • A list of performances with advance and/or in-person availability can be found at the link above. 
  • Tickets for performances with advance availability must be reserved online with promo code: STAFFBADGE24, by following the instructions provided.  
  • ONLY performances that list in person availability will have tickets available at the venue box office.  
      • In-person ticket availability will be limited. 
      • You must present your Festival Badge to claim tickets in-person.  
      • Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.   
      • Tickets for future performances may not be reserved at the venue box office.  

Usher Comp Ticket Policy:

  • All complimentary Usher ticketing is based on availability and may be limited. A list of performances with advanced availability is linked above.
  • With their badge, ushers will be issued a comp ticket card. To see an example, click here.
  • For every ONE shift worked, an onsite House Manager will initial ONE circle.
  • When all three circles are initialed the comp card can be exchanged for one comp ticket and a new blank card to repeat the process will be issued.
  • Usher comp tickets cannot be reserved online, they must be redeemed in person at:
      • The ticket kiosk at the Charleston Visitor Center at 375 Meeting Street. Hours: 9am-5pm, daily
      • The onsite box office of any performance listed at the link above as having advance availability, 1 hour prior to curtain.
      • Comp cards cannot be redeemed at the Gaillard.
  • Contact [email protected] for questions or concerns.

PLEASE NOTE: a Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for all venues.

  • Any bag larger than a 4.5” x 6.5” clutch must be clear.  
  • Bags larger than 12” x 6” x 12” are not permitted inside performance venues. 
  • Before entering a performance or event, you will be subject to a search of your person, your items, and/or metal-detector wanding.   

Please visit spoletousa.org/security to read the full safety and security policy. 


Box Office Call Center:  

(843)579-3100  

Hours: 10am-4pm, Mon-Fri; Daily during the Festival 

Ticket Kiosk Location and Hours:

Charleston Visitor Center | 375 Meeting Street

Hours: May 20 – June 9, 10am – 4pm